Our MissionThe St. Peter Catholic Community, nourished by the sacraments of the church and God's grace, welcome all who strive to follow Christ. We are committed to joyfully living the gospel through worship, prayer, education, service and stewardship.

﻿﻿St. Peter Catholic SchoolSt. Peter Catholic School in Monument offers preschool thru 8th grade and provides superior academics and faith formation in a safe, caring community where each child is accepted and respected.

﻿﻿Support UsMaking an offering of our financial resources is an integral part of what it means to be a Catholic Christian. We have a variety ways to make it easy for your to support our parish.

Cub Scout popcorn is on sale now!Scouts will take orders for delicious Trails' End popcorn following all Masses on September 14 & 15. Cash, check or credit cards are accepted. You may also place your order by contacting MonumentPack217@gmail.com. Proceeds will help pay for Pinewood Derby racers and lots of outdoor activities for our Scouts. Thank you for your support!

Our Lady of Good Help PresentationOn Saturday, September 21, from 7-8pm, Bill and Eileen Maggio, who recently attended a three-day pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help, will share their experiences at this most blessed place of peace where miracles still happen. All are welcome. Material will be distributed so people can spread the word to others of this most Holy Place. Click here to learn more.

The Bishop's 2019 Respect Life Dinner - October 24Join Bishop Sheridan at the The Broadmoor Hall for cocktails (6pm) and dinner (7pm) in support of pro-life efforts and outreach in our diocese. The keynote speakers will be The Sisters of Life. If you would like to sit at one of the St. Peter tables, tickets are $60 each (or you can host a table of ten for $600). To purchase, please contact Stephanie Kemp (stephanierkemp@gmail.com) or 719-481-4355 by September 15. Tickets purchased through the diocese at diocs.org are $65 each. Parking for the event is free in The Broadmoor garage.

Inferno Men's Conference with Fr. Mike SchmitzThe conference will be held Saturday, November 9, 8am-5pm, at the Antlers. The event will include lunch, high energy talks and breakout sessions tailored for men, optional praise and worship, Confession and Adoration. The afternoon will culminate in anticipated Mass with Bishop Sheridan at St. Mary's Cathedral for men and their families. Click here to register.

Become an RCIA Sponsor! You’ll be glad you did!We are looking for men and women who are interested in learning more about their faith by sponsoring an RCIA or RCIC candidate. These Candidates are seeking to become members of the Catholic Church, and will take weekly classes starting in September, ending with a joyous celebration on Easter. Sponsors provide one-on-one companionship by attending classes each week with the Candidate, and meeting at other times as desired. Sponsors do not need to teach - only accompany the Candidate on this journey of a lifetime. If you are interested in this important and rewarding role, please contact Teresa Crichton at t.crichton@comcast.net.

SPIN Groups - St. Peter Interest GroupsSPIN Groups connect St. Peter parishioners who share similar interests and hobbies. The groups are intended to provide non-ministry, social opportunities for members of St. Peter Catholic Church.Click here to sign up. If you have questions or suggestions, contact St. Peter Parish Council member Rob Hickman.

American Furniture Warehouse FundraiserSt. Peter Catholic School has partnered with American Furniture Warehouse for a new, ongoing fundraiser. With ANY purchase you make at AFW, either in-store or online, provide our SCHOOL CODE and they'll donate up to 4% of your purchase price back to St. Peter. There are no black out dates or other restrictions! PROMO CODE: SCHOOL and St. Peter ID: SPCS51. Please share this with your friends and family, too!

Pray for persecuted ChristiansDid you know that one in 12 Christians throughout the world suffers persecution? While genocide at the hands of the Islamic State and others in the Middle East has been particularly egregious, the slavery, imprisonment, torture, rape, expulsion and murder of the followers of Christ is epidemic around the globe. It is estimated that 215 million Christians experience high levels of persecution worldwide (2018 Open Doors World Watch List). Please join us here at the parish praying for our suffering brothers and sisters in faith. You can pick up a beautiful prayer card (with the olive wood cross on the front) as a reminder at the Welcome Center at the north entrance. "Remember the prisoners as if chained with them - those who are mistreated - since you are yourselves are in the body also." Hebrews13: 3

Are you interested in becoming Catholic?Are you discerning about being baptized or being initiated into the Catholic Church? Are you an adult who wants to complete their sacraments? If so, the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is the perfect place to not only grow in your relationship with God, but also learn more about the Catholic faith. If you are interested and ready to answer your call to discern the next step in your faith journey or just have questions about this process, please contact Teresa Crichton. Formal classes begin in September.

Safe Environment Training for St. Peter VolunteersIn order to provide the safest environment possible for our children, and per the Diocese of Colorado Springs and the Bishop's Charter, all St. Peter volunteers are required to complete Safe Environment Training. The two-hour Foundational Training is for new volunteers and volunteers who have not viewed the video, Update Training is for all returning volunteers and lasts 30 minutes. Training is required for all pastors, priests, deacons, acolytes, principals, teachers, staff, choir members, hospitality ministers, ushers, greeters, and adults who have any contact with children or minors. Find the training schedule here. For more information, contact Julie Dickinson. We are grateful for our volunteers and sincerely appreciate your cooperation!

Message From Monument Police DepartmentIn the last several months the Monument area has experienced a sharp increase in trespasses into vehicles, several residential burglaries, and four motor vehicle thefts. In almost all of these cases the vehicles were left unlocked in the driveway or street, or in a garage with the garage door open.

One simple way to curb these crimes of opportunity is if everyone were to take very simple security precautions. First, always lock your vehicle. If you leave your car outside make sure that nothing of value is left in it (to include garage door remote control) and that no personal items can be seen simply by looking in the car. Make sure to always close your garage door at night and lock the passage door that leads from the garage into your residence. Finally, make sure that all windows and doors to your house are secured.

These very simple precautions can help prevent you from becoming a victim. If we remove the opportunity we hope to eventually remove the attempts.